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Hypotonicity Definition & Meaning

hypotonicity
noun
  1. (of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure than some other
  2. (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic

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What does hypotonicity mean?
(of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure than some other (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
What part of speech is hypotonicity?
Hypotonicity is a noun.
How many definitions does hypotonicity have?
Hypotonicity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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